Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2006 Toyota Tundra

Severely rusted frame and brake calbers. The brake lines broke and I was unable to brake the truck so I put in neutral and gradnually came to a stop ina parking lot with the assistance of the emergency brake. Mechanic told me he has had this with other Tundras. I checked with Toyota for a recall but was informed there wasn't one .

My service provider reported in October 2018 that the underside of the vehicle was very rusted. I had them replace the rusted muffler. During the test drive after repairs the front brake line burst because of rust. I had it repaired. During pressure testing after repairs the rear brake line burst because of rust. At this point, the dealer showed me that the frame was so deteriorated that it required replacement. The cost of this repair would be more than the blue book value of the vehicle, so I parked the truck in my driveway. If my wife and I would have been driving when the brake lines burst, we could have been killed. I have never heard of brake lines rusting and failing before. Toyota claims that I was notified to have the frame inspected in 2015 for possible replacement. I was not notified. Toyota refuses to do anything to help with my problem. This vehicle with every option available at the time of purchase is no longer usable. How many other Tundras out there have the potential of brake lines failing because of rust.

Driving home at the end of our vacation, my wife and I were in seperate vehicles, she in front of me on I-80 going west bound. We'd just gotten off the george washington bridge and as traffic was building and slowing, she braked ahead of me and when I pressed my brake it went to the floor. I couldn't stop in time before rear ending the car my wife was driving. It was a low speed impact, maybe 25 mph. No police report and we just kept driving after checking that all was ok. I took the truck to the shop to have the brakes repaired and the mechanic called me to say the brake lines and everything associated needed to be replaced. He stated he cannot do the work due to the fact the truck is rusted beyond repair and he felt unsafe to work underneath the truck for fear of it falling on him. I found there was a recall on the truck for rusted frame issues and the window to respond was missed due to personal reasons involving care of a since deceased mother. I tried to talk to Toyota but the short answer is I was too late even though the rusted frame is only worsening with time due to from what I understand is a manufacturing flaw with the method these trucks were produced.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the brakes failed. The contact stated that there were no warning lights displayed. The contact stated that while driving down interstate 40, a tractor trailer entered the lane, while approaching an exit and the contact depressed the brakes in an effort to avoid a crash. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal struck the floorboard. There was a complete loss of brake function, as stated by the contact. The contact stated that in an effort to avoid a crash, the vehicle was downshifted to third gear, and then second gear, in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to Toyota knoxville - 10415 parkside drive, knoxville, tennessee 37922 (865) 312-6618 - where the it was diagnosed as a brake line failure. The front and rear brake line was repaired. In addition, the gas tank bracket was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 1808302087. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000. Ad.